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Agriculture · Q985

Plant Pathology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 985

Q985

Most widely used fungicide for smut fungi is

A.
Vitavax
Answer
B.
Bavistin
C.
Dithane M-45
D.
Benzimidazoles

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The most widely used fungicide for smut fungi is Vitavax.
Vitavax Power (Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% DS) is a broad spectrum, dual-action (systemic and contact) fungicide which controls seed and soil-borne diseases, and also acts as a plant growth stimulant.
It is used as a seed treatment and is effective against damping-off diseases caused by Rhizoctonia and against the various smuts of grain crops.